[ There are a few things that Souji has learned in the past year: patience, hope, and friendship. All of these he makes use of, now, as he waits her out, not in the least bit bothered by the fact that she has to take a moment before she properly reacts.

When she does, he secures their pinkies together, binding the promise. And then he releases, smile still soft on his face. He wasn't a child that made pinky promises, either. Nanako was the one to give him that.

He'll give it to Homura, then. ]

Then I'll do my best. Starting with explaining things as well as I can, and answering any questions you might have.